Ney Pathiri
Veg
A traditional flatbread made with rice flour and coconut, deep-fried to a crispy texture, often served with curries.
Cuisines
Malabar
Best for
Breakfast
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
|
1 cup | Rice , raw |
|
1/2 cup | Coconut , grated |
|
1 teaspoon | Fennel Seed |
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1 cup | Water |
|
— | Salt , to taste |
|
— | Oil , for frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the raw rice for 4-5 hours.
- 2 Drain the soaked rice and grind it with grated coconut, fennel seeds, and salt, adding water gradually to form a smooth dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into small balls.
- 4 Flatten each ball into a thin disc using your palms or a rolling pin.
- 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 6 Fry the flattened discs in hot oil until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
- 7 Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Tips
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.